Low Fat Christmas Pudding

           

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sultanas
• 1/4 cup chopped raisins
• 2 tablespoons currants
• grated rind of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup grated carrot or apple
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup wholemeal flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 60g Australian Butter
• 1 1/2 slices wholemeal bread, crumbed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup Pauls TRIM or REV or Physical Low Fat Milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda
• 1 tablespoon hot water

Method

1. Soak dried fruit, orange rind and carrot in brandy overnight.
   
2. Mix flour and spices.
   
3. Rub butter into flour mixture, and add breadcrumbs.
   
4. Add egg, milk, fruit mixture, vanilla, and sugar.
   
5. Mix bicarbonate of soda and hot water and mix it well with other ingredients.
   
6. Pour into a greased bowl, cover with buttered foil and steam for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
   
7. Turn out and serve with Brandy Sauce.

NOTE - This pudding is best made a week before serving, so that the flavours have time to mature.
Reheat by steaming or boiling for 30-45 minutes until heated through, or microwave, covered, on High for 5-7 minutes. Do not store it again after you have reheated it

Nutitional Analysis per serve

		Carbohydrates:	46 g
Energy:	1246 kJ
Protein:	10 g
Fat:	6 g